Easy Shredded Beef Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Easy Shredded Beef Tacos
Description
The recipe centers on slow cooker pulled beef prepared over several hours until tender and easy to shred. Mini flour tortillas are warmed and filled with a layer of fresh coleslaw and shredded lettuce to add crunch and freshness. A simple salsa of ripe diced tomatoes, avocado, lime juice, and chopped cilantro is mixed separately to add brightness and creamy contrast to the rich beef.
The tacos are assembled just before serving to keep the tortillas from becoming soggy. This dish works well for casual gatherings or quick family dinners and pairs nicely with tortilla chips and additional salsa on the side.
Leftover shredded beef can be repurposed into burrito bowls served over rice. Using ripe, juicy tomatoes in the salsa improves flavor significantly.
Ingredients
- 16 flour tortilla mini
- 1 portion beef slow cooker pulled
- 250 g coleslaw Mexican style
- 150 g iceberg lettuce shredded
- 3 plum tomatoes diced
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 lime juice only
- 10 g cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Follow the instructions of the slow cooker pulled beef recipe. This will take either 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- Separate the flour tortillas and add the slaw and shredded lettuce.
- In a bowl, mix together the tomato, avocado, lime juice and coriander.
- Top with shredded beef and tomato and avocado salsa. Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.
Notes
- Assemble tacos just before eating to prevent tortillas from becoming soggy.
- Leftover shredded beef is excellent served over rice as a burrito bowl.
- Choose ripe and juicy tomatoes for the salsa to enhance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1184mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1492IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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